Willis Islands

Willis Islands

The Willis Islands are a small archipelago to the west of the main island of South Georgia. They are 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Bird Island.

They were discovered in 1775 by Captain James Cook and named for the crew member who first sighted them.

See also

* List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands

External links

* [http://encarta.msn.com/map_701560124/Willis_Islands.html Map of Willis Islands]


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